I like the fit on this bra, I think it's accurate. The cups are foam but they are thin foam and don't add size. The stitching details are also really pretty. I will be buying this in other colors at some point. Also, this bra won't show up under a shirt!

This is literally my every day go-to bra. The molded cup and balconette shape are both flattering and comfortable under any garment.
The bra has reasonable coverage, neither "full" or barely there.
I've found the band is a little too big, but not quite enough for a full size down. I usually have to start on the second set of hooks which means the bra doesn't last as long :/
I'm a 36H in Panache, but I usually order this one in a 36GG because their 36H has some extra room for me, resulting in "folding" of the cups.

I was amazed at how comfortable this bra was to wear right out of the package. I was surprised to see that it was also very supportive. On top of that it is very pretty with the ribbons and lace. Who would have thought you could get all three in the larger cup sizes? The fabric is not the least bit scratchy, even the lace part.
The cup is true to size but, the band is a little small. If you are on the edge of a band size, you might want to get the next size up. However, it is my experience that the band relaxes a little after a few wearings, so it's not a big concern. Another odd thing is the upper fabric is very transparent, so your nipples show through. Since it's an undergarment, it's also not a big concern to me, but some people might be disturbed by it.
I had originally ordered this bra to wear for special occasions, but it is supportive and comfortable enough for everyday wear.

I love this bra,and have it in two colors. It fits well, and is very comfortable-- more than regular bras for yoga as neither the straps nor the underwire cut in with movement. These bras are very comfortable. Finally a sports bra in large size that I can wear with any yoga tank. It doesn't have any ugly seams across the front cups, which many sports bras (including other Freya bras) have. When the straps show the colors are cute. In fact, don't worry about the buying the bright blue bra -- the straps are the only thing that show and the pink/yellow combo looks good. In addition to blue I also have it in black with white trim and have ordered the crimson color. I've been wearing it for the past few months and always one of these to workouts now.

When I first got this bra I was kind of disappointed since I thought this bra would have padding, but when I actually put it on I fell in love with this bra! Even thought it is not padded the bra makes your boobs look great in it and you can wear it on a hot day and not worry about boob sweat!

I gave this bra 4 stars because it doesn't have the next size up available, 38GG. FREYA...MAKE THIS IN A 38GG! I love that it has only two hooks...most bras for larger busted women tend to have three or four. As a woman with a very short torso and large bosom, I can't use the bras with more hooks because the bra will tend to poke into my armpits...a most uncomfortable feeling. I'd love to see this bra in more colors too.

I typically wear a 32DDD, but I needed a 32G for this. It's not super comfortable, but it's comfortable enough to wear for a night out. It stays in place very well. Overall this is a good strapless bra.

So comfortable especially the shoulder straps. I love the feel of the material. Its a sexy classy look. Im a 34DD but needed to return it for a 32DD even though the 32 is a little tight I know after a few months of wear the material will stretch and allow me to stay supportive for longer lasting wear.

This bara is SUPER comfortable but it is sized BIG around ribcage. I take a 34 and I had to put it on the most tight hook. This is unfortunate.....but the bra is wonderful!
Will order again ut one size smaller.

I was concerned about the bra having only two hook/eye closures, because normally my bras come with three. However, this bra is still super supportive, and I don't worry at all about anything falling out or coming undone.
The only cons are that the underwire comes up into my armpits somewhat, and the fabric on this one is a bit scratchy. I am 5'2 and have trouble finding bras in my cup size that do not have the underwire issue. I am keeping this bra and have worn it several times, but I probably will not order it again. But it would probably be perfect for taller ladies. :)
I HIGHLY recommend the Panache Tango ACCENTI balconette bra (see my review there), as it did not have the underwire or fabric problem.

LOVE this bra. Being plus size it is very difficult to find bras that fit. I discovered this bra several years ago and keep coming back. It is the best fitting bra I have ever had. The support is good, cup size is smooth and looks good with a T shirt. This bra fits perfectly. I ordered 1 cup size up.
I would recommend this bra!

This is HANDS DOWN my favorite bra. It is a perfect combination of Panache's Idina and Andorra styles as it provides a rounded shape like the Idina and a lovely stretch lace panel like the Andorra. The fit is very true to size, it does not show through clothing, and the beautiful pattern that will completely boost your confidence. A must have in every woman's wardrobe.

My daughter found your site on line and told me to look for a better Bar at your bare necessities site, and I did. I called for a fitting and they helped me find out that I was wearing the wrong size all this time!
I am now wearing a: 30 G, Freya Active Sport Bra. The Bar came to my door Very quickly, and it fits PERFECT. I Love my New Freya Active Sport Bra, it is cool, a Great Fit, the straps never fall down, I don't Bounce at all, it holds"the GIRLS" up where they should Be!
I Ordered another right away, I will order more soon.
Thank you very much, I Love my Bare Necessities Bra..

I have the Fantasie Smoothing Balcony bra, both the padded and unlined, and wear them constantly. I love the unlined, it has great support and shape. My only wish is that they came in more colors than black and nude. So I was so happy to find the Echo bra in red, it is beautiful!! It has the same great fit and feel as the Smoothing but definitely prettier. Please make both of these bras in more colors! I would say the unlined styles are consistently sized in both styles, however the padded Smoothing runs just slightly bigger in the cup. I wear a 34 E. Also all of the Fantasie bras wash well and seem to be lasting much longer than other brands.

I was really excited to order this bra as it has a j-hook! I can no longer live without bras that offer this feature as it adds extra support for me. I ordered my normal size of a 36F, but when I tried it on the band was a bit too large. I exchanged for a 34FF, and it fits perfectly! I now own all of the colors and it has become my everyday bra. Not to mention, it is pretty and not so utility looking as some of my others.

I'm normally a 30D, but in Chantelle bras I always get a 30E (30DD US) and they fit perfectly, as this one did. It's flattering and the placement of the seaming provides some modesty under clothing, although the cups themselves are very thin and unlined lace. I have owned this in purple for several months, and recently got it in a nude-for-me shade too. I wear the purple regularly and hand wash, and it still looks new. My breasts are soft and tend to spill out the center of plunge style bras, but I have no spillage in this at all, and it's comfortable to boot. Again, I would suggest you stick to your regular band size and go up a cup size.

After loving this bra and then hating it and then loving it again, I have finally decided that I do indeed love this bra and it is my favorite.
This was my first bra in 32G (UK sizing) after I was fit properly. I loved it in the beginning but eventually the scratchy lace got to me. More so because I am short and the sides come almost to the armpits sometimes and that was NOT comfortable.
Now after having returned a tonne of Panache, Freya, Wacoal, Curvy Kate and what not, I realised that this gave me the best shape.
The most important thing is that it holds up and forward and doesn't push to the sides (which only makes you feel like the boobs are being smashed and looks large/shapeless both from sides and front). Indeed, I haven't even found a bra which does it as much as this does. Secondly, it has excellent side support- also very flattering. The other things about this bra is the thick straps, imagine having heavy breasts on noodles straps! And it has a thick sides and band.
I would definitely change the lace to a softer fabric. For people which unusual (read large) breasts, who have so few bras to choose from, we would be okay with cotton! Don't try to make it pretty, make it strong!

Comfortable, smooth cups, good support. This bra is not molded but gives nice coverage without adding bulk. The straps are a bit different looking, not cute so do not plan to wear with something that shows straps. Fits true to size.

This is a great tshirt bra since the foam lining isn't too thick. It seems to be lined with just enough of the foam. I love the option of wearing the bra with j-hook in the back. The racerback style is great for wearing tank tops.

This bra was true to size, and functions as a good everyday bra. It is supportive enough, and has enough lining to prevent anything from poking though. The bra is cute. I like the little bow in the middle, but it's plain enough to wear under any shirt. This is exactly what my wardrobe needed. My one complaint is that the band and straps are not as wide as I like them to be. Even in the bigger cusp sizes the band is not 3 rows. I think it loses some support because of it.

I'm a bigger busted girl, 32J, so good strapless bras are really tough to come by. I was hesitant to buy one at all, to be honest. This one is actually really great though. I can wear it for several hours and not have to yank it back in to place, it stays put where it should be. The fit is true to size and it doesn't add any extra cup sizes when I don't need them. My only complaint is that after a few hours my ribs do tend to feel a little sore, but it's a minor inconvenience I'm willing to have for a bra that actually does it's job.

This bra is the only convertible/strapless bra that I have found that fits me. I have a slightly inverted chest so it's really hard for me to find bras that fit properly and have the center gore sit flat on my chest. This comes really close!
The Fantasie 4510 used to be my go to bra but it runs large in the cup and I tend to wear a 28E or 30DD now after losing some weight. With 30DD being the only option in that style, they no longer have a size that fits me since the cups run so big. I was worried that there would be a similar issue with this bra but not so! The band is tighter, probably because it's a strapless and they want to make sure it doesn't fall down, but the cups do not run so big so it actually fits me.
The only downside for me is that the band is pretty snug and if I try to wear this all day it does start to feel too tight and gets painful. I am hoping that over time, the band will stretch out a bit and be more forgiving.
Otherwise, this is a great bra. I wear it under my racerback tanks and thin strapped dresses. I like that it's convertible! And it does not show through shirts!

I have been looking for a supportive yet sexy bra for a very long time. I finally found it! This bra covers and does not let anything fall out when I bend over. Yet, its low enough to show a little bit of cleavage if I want to. It keeps the girls up and supports me well in the band. I bought one in black too. My search for a great bra is finally over!!!

I had my first Prima Donna fit at a place that has replacement garments for folks who have had breast cancer. The gal was wonderful, showed me how it was meant to fit and suggested the correct size and support for my size. I am a large woman with larger breasts and I now own 6 of these, and I promise they are worth the cost and the wait (the last one had to come from France I believe). Anyway I would recommend it for anyone who needs excellent support and is large, I am a size 44H.

Cup size/shape fits great, very natural. I was looking for a bra I felt comfortable wearing now that I am back to work in a professional setting. This works great, looks good under clothes but easy to pump/nurse while wearing it!

I purchased this bra in the strawberry color to wear under a red sweater. I like the Panache brand in general and own several bras of another style, but this is the first of this style. The fit is slightly smaller than other brands I've tried but fits me well. I love the support and comfort of this bra and it is also pretty! Those of us of a certain age need a supportive bra to avoid looking frumpy and this one is attractive as well as supportive at least for a 36 D. It was also on sale in this color which doesn't hurt either!

Love, love, love this strapless! First of all, the color is gorgeous! Second of all it supports the girls, it doesn't just sit there expecting you to do all of the work. I ordered it in a 34GG and it's fan-freaking-tastic! I shouldn't be so suprised because my other good strapless bra is made by Fantasie; this bra is exceptional!

I wear a relatively slim band size but large cup (34E in this brand's sizing). Because the support comes from the band and the cup material, the straps do not dig into my shoulder, so no shoulder pain. And unlike other lace bras I've tried in the past, this one is not at all itchy. Also tops -- from dressy to t-shirts -- look better with this bra underneath than with many others I've tried. This is the most comfortable and supportive bra I've ever owned. For these reasons, I've been buying this particular brand and style for about 5 years, ever since my daughter introduced me to it, even though they are expensive. I watch for annual online coupon/discount offers to get the best price.

This bra has a very light and airy feeling. The spacer cups give a round shape in a softer cup. I aso noticed the spacer cups dont' wrinkle. And the back is great. It doesn't have elastic to dig in and make rolls. It's all smooth. Super comfortable. It hides the bra under my clothes. There are little fabric dots under the straps. They feel really soft and keep the straps from slipping.

This bra made my 42 year old breast look like teenage breasts! I kid you not. The girls were lifted and perky, and I looked great in a form fitting shirt. This bra is also very comfortable. I was disappointed to see that it was molded (minimal padding), but after wearing once, I was beyond ecstatic! It is also very supportive. I LOVE THIS BRA and I plan on purchasing another!

I have to order a bunch of different bras at once so I can go through them to find which one I like best. I loved this bra. It is a very sexy bra. I have a very hard time finding a bra in my size (38 K) especially one that will not give me what I call "torpedo boob." Although this bra has somewhat thin material, it keeps a round shape, which I find more appealing. It also doesn't completely cover the entire breast, so you can wear it with a low cut shirt. My only two complaints: I feel like the wire will pop out pretty easily, so I know I will be sewing them, and also, only black and nude? C'mon, Cleo!

I like this bra. It a solid strapless bra. I went down a band and up a cup, as I wanted a snug fit. It was a good decision. I do wish there was a little less shaping on the cup, but that will happen with a strapless. Overall, I am pleased - as it is hard to find strapless bras in my size.

I bought two of these bras about 6 months ago. I have large breasts (34GG) and I really liked the support of the bra-it's the best I've found to date. Here are my beefs:
1. The straps only tighten to a certain point. The extra padding on the bra didn't allow me to tighten the straps as far as I needed for maximum support. A huge bummer since I loved the bra otherwise
2. If you have full on bottom breasts, this bra is still going to sag a little at the top of the cups
3. One of my bras recently ripped on the cup-irreparable. This bra is a good quality but I expected more wear out of a bra in this price range.
4. The underwires are very wide so if you have narrow breast roots, expect some digging in under the armpit.

A friend of mine recommended me the prima donna bras as she has a similar difficulty to find good bras (small bust and large cups).
The bra gives a great shape, super comfortable throughout the day, even and especially here in the tropics (I live in Sao Paulo, Brazil) where it's often hot and humid.
The bra is invisible with most of my clothes.
The price is significant but I would definitely recommend the investment.

This bra is comfortable from the first Aand is invisible under virtually everything. I plan to buy another in black and would buy even more if it came in additional colors. The only thing that kept me from giving it a five star rating was that the top edge of the cups started to turn out after several wearings, if it weren't for that, this would be the perfect bra. As it is, it is the closest I have ever found.

I already had the Simone Perele Andora in peacock, but wanted to try another style in nude. This one fit the bill! If you like the Andora, this one fits the same. There is some light padding, but I would still recommend wearing something like No Peeks underneath if you feel the need for more coverage. My only complaint is the price, since I feel like the Andora has just as much embellishment for $15 less. Still very happy!

Great shape and support, band runs 1 size smaller than other Chantelle bras

It's ironic that this is one of the few Chantelle bras on this site that comes in a 30 band - my physical band measurement is 29.5 inches, and yet I actually had to return the 30G I purchased in this bra to exchange for a 32DDD / 32F due to the band running a size small. (This is one "32" band I won't have to alter smaller via sewing, yay!) I really love the fit and shape of this bra, though, and the solid construction and support. Super pretty with the lace, too; though I kind of wish the cups underneath the lace were the same color as the lace (like the Chantelle C Graphique T-shirt bra), instead of being white; I have the feeling this bra might show through under thin/sheer fabric for that reason.

It gives good support and a nice round shape and lift without the padding or the push up. More of a "natural look", but supported. The fabric may look scratchy to the touch but it does not feel like that when wearing it. I got the black currant color and it is very pretty.
I ordered 32E when I am more a 32F because the 32F size in another Freya was too large. In this 32E, the band feels a little too large. I am wearing it on the loosest hook for now but, to feel the way Cleo, for example, feels in 32, I should wear it in the second or third hook. The cup seems ok, maybe if I order it again I would try 30F.

I FINALLY found a bra to fit my band size. However, this bra is not my idea of a "full" cup bra. It does not fit as full as the picture indicates. All of the bras I see that I REALLY like are too big for me. It's not fair (ha, ha). I will continue to look for something with that true full figure fit. I am a 30 and it seems, so far, "they" just don't make a "full figure" fit in smaller sizes. Very pretty and well made.

This bra really is in a category of its own. It is a wonderful nude color that instead of being your typical ivory, beige, or mocha is a beautiful light pink that goes well with any skin tone. The buttery fabric makes you feel like you have no bra on at all. What I really love about this bra is that it is the perfect combination of of a balconette and a full coverage style and gives a lovely rounded shape. The only downside is that you can get the "quad-boob" effect if you have fuller upper breasts. Overall this is a great bra that I highly recommend.

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